Pigeon pox
| Pigeonpox virus | |
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Virus classification 
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| (unranked): | Virus |
| Realm: | Varidnaviria |
| Kingdom: | Bamfordvirae |
| Phylum: | Nucleocytoviricota |
| Class: | Pokkesviricetes |
| Order: | Chitovirales |
| Family: | Poxviridae |
| Genus: | Avipoxvirus |
| Species: | Pigeonpox virus
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Pigeon pox is a viral disease to which pigeons are susceptible.[1] There is a live viral vaccine available (ATCvet code: QI01ED01 (WHO)). Pigeon pox is caused by Pigeonpox virus that is spread by mosquitoes and dirty water but not in droppings.
The disease causes pox scabs to form around the bird's face, mouth and feet.[2]
References
- ^ "Pigeon Pox". www.pigeon-aid.org.uk. Archived from the original on 2017-07-07. Retrieved 2008-12-23.
- ^ "Pigeon Pox". www.pigeon-aid.org.uk.
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